China has escalated its position to become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, a significant jump from its seventh-place ranking just two years prior. This ascent was driven by a substantial increase in exports during the first quarter of Ethiopia's current fiscal year.

• Over the first three months of the current fiscal year (beginning July 8), Ethiopia exported approximately 9,470 tonnes of coffee to China, generating 65.49 million U.S. dollars in revenue.
• The revenue from coffee exports to China during this period saw nearly a seven-fold increase compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Director General Shafi Umer of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
• This surge is attributed to shipments of organic coffee and improved delivery services, catering to the growing demand among Chinese consumers for high-quality coffee.